Chicago police arrest 16 teenagers charged with trespassing at shuttered Congress Theater in Logan Square
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Chicago law enforcement apprehended sixteen minors following an illegal gathering at the abandoned Congress Theater in Logan Square. The arrests represent an escalation in police enforcement efforts targeting unauthorized events at the historic venue. Authorities had previously intervened to shut down an unlicensed rave at the shuttered theater complex, marking the second significant incident within days. The incident highlights growing concerns about unsupervised youth activities in vacant commercial properties across urban areas.
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